Associate Project Manager

The primary responsibility of this role is to support the Project Manager on assigned projects. This role serves as a structured career development path for individuals seeking to build the skills, knowledge, and leadership capabilities required to successfully perform as a Project Manager.

• Assist the Project Managers and Senior Project Managers in the planning and execution of assigned scope of work on projects.
• Review project scope, specifications, contracts, and customer requirements to support project execution.
• Support multiple projects concurrently while maintaining organization, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Participate in internal and external project status meetings and vendor coordination meetings.
• Collaborate with subcontractors, vendors, and field personnel to ensure project success.
• Assist with coordination of travel for the field team.
• Maintain project documentation including procurement log, RFIs, submittals, change orders log, meeting minutes, and closeout documentation.
• Compile, update, and maintain project reports, trackers, financial logs, and action item registers.
• Support project financial management through tracking project costs, assisting with billing documentation, and maintaining financial and operational reporting tools.
• Monitor project progress and assist with schedule adherence and look ahead schedule creation.
• Request quotes from vendors and create purchase orders.
• Maintain a project procurement log with material lead times, coordinate delivery schedules, delivery receipts, and fulfillment of items.
• Escalate potential delays in material or schedule.
• Provide responsive support to customers, field team, and project stakeholders to address project needs and urgent issues.
• Conduct site visits to verify project progress, quality standards, and compliance with customer and company requirements.
• Apply critical thinking and sound judgment to evaluate challenges, identify risks, and recommend solutions that proactively address unique situations and support project success.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned to support business operations and project success.
• Travel to project sites as needed. Travel is expected to be approximately 60%; however, actual travel requirements may vary based on project demands, customer needs, and business priorities.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred
• Relevant construction, telecommunications, or data center project management experience may substitute for formal education
• PMP or equivalent certification preferred
• Minimum of one year managing data center construction preferred
• Basic understanding of telecommunications systems
• Familiarity with materials and equipment used in data center construction
• Knowledge of construction practices and safety standards
• Self-starter with a proactive approach and strong work ethic
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
• Ability to anticipate challenges and proactively develop solutions
• Basic ability to estimate labor effort and material requirements
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong customer-service focus
• Proficiency with MS Outlook, Excel, and Bluebeam
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Strong verbal communication skills

• Regularly required to sit, communicate, and use computers and other office equipment
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, reach, and bend
• Ability to lift or move items weighing up to 50 pounds
• Work may be performed in an office, remotely, or in a warehouse, yard, or field environment
• Occasional travel to company or vendor locations may be required
• Reasonable accommodations…